rotorhead
Member II
My PS E380 has a Whitlock pedestal, with a single lever throttle/transmission shifter combo.
1. I just noticed that the button to disengage the transmission, to be able to throttle up the Yanmar in neutral is missing. I know that Whitlock is part of Lewmar, but I can't find spare lists on their sites. Does anybody know where I can find this part?
2. I also noticed that the helm is very tight. The steering has no cables (rack & pinion ??). I took the front of the wheel shaft off and inspected the (worm) gear, and looks well lubricated. I lubed everything but the helm is still a bit hard to turn. I did not disassembled the entire pedestal either. The boat has been out of the water since July, and was launched in December. Are the rudder bearings worn ??? , or just is the lack of use (she has not been sailed since 2002). I remember on her sea trials, that the helm was a bit stiff, but now it seems worse.
Thanks..
Ismael
1. I just noticed that the button to disengage the transmission, to be able to throttle up the Yanmar in neutral is missing. I know that Whitlock is part of Lewmar, but I can't find spare lists on their sites. Does anybody know where I can find this part?
2. I also noticed that the helm is very tight. The steering has no cables (rack & pinion ??). I took the front of the wheel shaft off and inspected the (worm) gear, and looks well lubricated. I lubed everything but the helm is still a bit hard to turn. I did not disassembled the entire pedestal either. The boat has been out of the water since July, and was launched in December. Are the rudder bearings worn ??? , or just is the lack of use (she has not been sailed since 2002). I remember on her sea trials, that the helm was a bit stiff, but now it seems worse.
Thanks..
Ismael